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Kendrick Perkins Reveals ‘Slight Edge’ Between Lakers, Warriors Matchup

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The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers are two of the most prominent teams in the Western Conference, and both have ambitious postseason goals for the year ahead.

Speaking to NBC Sports, Kendrick Perkins talked about both teams and revealed which one has the better chance of playoff success.

“Both of these teams are going to be here come April. Both of these teams are going to be in the postseason. I give the Lakers a slight edge because they have a third option offensively in Austin Reaves,” Perkins said. “We don’t know who the third option is for the Golden State Warriors. Is that going to be [Jonathan] Kuminga? Are they going to rely on Buddy Hield? That’s the question.”

Perkins is giving the edge to the Lakers, but it’s not a big one.

Over the last few seasons, these two teams have been comparable in many ways.

They were centered around iconic aging stars and rosters around them that didn’t get the job done.

They had promise, they had potential, but they didn’t have the sort of success they were used to.

That changed last season when the Lakers added Luka Doncic, a generational player who can lead the franchise for many years.

Austin Reaves has been another huge asset for LA as he has naturally grown into one of the team’s best players.

The Warriors have been trying to improve as well, signing Jimmy Butler and investing in supporting stars like Buddy Hield, Jonathan Kuminga, and others.

They will be competitive in 2025-26, but Perkins believes the Lakers will come out on top in the end.

However, most people believe things will be so close that it’s hard to decide which squad will be more dominant.

It’ll certainly be fun to watch these two teams battle it out, that’s for sure.

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Michael Malone Raves About New Warriors Addition

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Golden State Warriors fans waited a long time, but their team finally made offseason acquisitions.

The most important was perhaps Al Horford, who is coming to Golden State after several years with the Boston Celtics.

Speaking to NBC Sports, former NBA coach Michael Malone talked about how Horford could improve the team’s offensive plans.

“Steve Kerr, historically, has not been a big pick-and-roll coach,” Malone observed. “They haven’t had maybe the players…now, you’re adding a guy [in] in the last ten years [who] is one of the most prolific pick-and-pop bigs the game has seen. So, I think this is a match made in heaven. I know Steph Curry has to be really excited.”

NBC Sports dug into the numbers and found that the Warriors had only 10 total pick-and-roll plays last year.

Horford could change all of that because he is celebrated as one of the best pick-and-pop big men in the NBA.

Head coach Steve Kerr is definitely thinking about that as he drafts his plans for the season ahead.

As with all things, the addition of Horford was seen as a way to help Steph Curry.

Curry will always be the centerpiece of this team, and the front office is adamant about improving his chances of scoring.

By allowing him and Horford to work up pick-and-roll possessions, the Warriors can score more and become more threatening and unpredictable with their offense.

This isn’t the only thing that Horford will bring to the team, because he’s also an experienced and capable three-point shooter.

Horford has many upsides, and Kerr and his Warriors want to see all of them in 2025-26.

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Warriors Executive Speaks Out About Steve Kerr’s Contract

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Golden State Warriors fans are always interested in what’s next for Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler, and other players in the lineup.

But there is also speculation, and some concern, about the road ahead for head coach Steve Kerr.

Kerr is entering the final season of his deal with the team, and he has admitted there hasn’t been talk of an extension, at least not yet.

But speaking on “Steiny & Guru,” general manager Mike Dunleavy said that there is nothing to worry about.

He made it clear that Kerr is welcome to stay with Golden State as long as he wants.

“Yeah, I mean, I guess technically there is [uncertainty]. This isn’t really a regular situation with a head coach where he’s in the last year of his deal. We know what it is with Steve. He’s been here a long time. He’s been an amazing part of this franchise, and as far as I’m concerned, can stay as long as he wants. We’re going to give him the grace of the season to go through it, or at least some of it, to see and feel where he’s at mentally and physically. I get how maybe it doesn’t line up, but it’s hard to see Steve moving on, or to see Steph finish his career without Steve on the sidelines. I think it’ll all work out, but we’re not going to jump into anything. We’re going to go on Steve’s terms,” Dunleavy said.

This is good news for Warriors fans who want to see Kerr spend the rest of his coaching career with the team.

The idea of Curry ending his NBA tenure without Kerr seems outlandish because they have built such a strong and successful relationship.

Kerr came to the team in the 2014-15 season and has helped transform them into four-time champions and one of the most celebrated franchises of all time.

Nothing in the NBA is guaranteed, but it would be shocking to see him leave the Warriors after everything he has accomplished.

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Analyst Makes Bold Prediction About Stephen Curry

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He’s had so many already during his career, but Steph Curry could be on the verge of another explosive season for his Golden State Warriors.

Curry has a new-look team to work with and is excited about the possibilities.

Jason Timpf is expecting big things from Curry and thinks he could start the season in vintage form.

“I think Steph is going to be awesome to start this year—like awesome, awesome. 28, 27 points per game. Mid-60s true shooting. This is the best team he’s had in years. Whatever the potential ceiling for this group is, Steph’s going to try like hell to find it. I think we’re going to get a bought-in, engaged, awesome version of Steph to start the year. I wouldn’t be surprised if 25 games into the season, he’s legitimately in First-Team All-NBA consideration,” Timpf said.

.@_JasonLT gives a bold take about Steph for the upcoming season pic.twitter.com/4mOj096gPy

— Light Years (@lightyrspod) October 12, 2025

If Curry plays like this, the rest of the NBA needs to be very afraid.

There is nothing quite like Curry when he’s unstoppable, shooting lights-out basketball that just cannot be contained.

It’s easy to see the joy in his game when he’s performing like that, although it makes life very hard for the rest of the league.

Curry’s Warriors finally went through some changes this summer, most notably re-signing Jonathan Kuminga, adding big man Al Horford, and more.

They will still keep an eye out for more adjustments they can commit to, but the Warriors might be on the right track.

The beginning of the new season might set the tempo, and Warriors fans all over the league could see Curry as the heroic icon he has been many times before.

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Warriors Given Encouraging Win Projection This Season

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The Golden State Warriors should never be counted out, but the 2025-26 season is going to throw some serious challenges their way.

The Western Conference has been steadily getting better, and the Warriors have been growing older.

Still, they have a fair chance of putting together an admirable record in the new season.

According to BetUS NBA, the Warriors are now projected to win 56 games this season.

The Warriors are projected to win 56 games this season, per @BetUS_NBA.

Are you taking the over or under?

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— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) October 13, 2025

For comparison, the Warriors went 48-34 last season, earning the seventh seed in the West.

They were able to make some noise in the playoffs, although they weren’t able to go all the way, especially because Steph Curry was injured.

The offseason was remarkably silent for the Warriors, at least for a while.

They had to figure out the Jonathan Kuminga situation, but once they did, they were able to bring in new talent such as Al Horford and Seth Curry.

Still, the roster doesn’t look that much different, which has some people questioning how their record could reach 56 wins.

But the league learned long ago to never underestimate Steph Curry and Steve Kerr.

They have a level of experience and accomplishments that cannot be matched.

Plus, there is a chance they have another trick up their sleeves around the trade deadline.

If the roster can be improved even more, the Warriors really might have a shot at climbing high in the Western Conference standings.

Of course, injuries will be an area of concern because the Warriors are now one of the oldest teams in the league, with multiple players over 35 years old.

However, that is the biggest worry about this team, and many people are expecting a vigorous season from Golden State.

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Steve Kerr Reveals Honest Thoughts About Warriors Roster

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Golden State Warriors fans are cautiously optimistic about the upcoming season.

On one hand, the team has added new talent, such as big man Al Horford, who could help them clean up in the Western Conference.

On the other hand, that conference has never been tougher.

Head coach Steve Kerr is hopeful about his team’s chances, and he feels that the roster is in great shape before such a pivotal season.

“I love the roster. And to be honest over my 12 years, I’ve been incredibly blessed with great rosters year in and year out. It’s not always a picture perfect fit. I think the last few years, the fit has been a little tricky at times but this, this feels really good. The puzzle definitely fits well this year,” Kerr said.

“I love the roster. And to be honest over my 12 years, I’ve been incredibly blessed with great rosters year in and year out. It’s not always a picture perfect fit. I think the last few years, the fit has been a little tricky at times but this, this feels really good. The puzzle… pic.twitter.com/VGl7HSFkaf

— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) October 17, 2025

Kerr is right: the last few years have been “tricky” for Golden State.

The team has fallen short of their goals, although they have shown they still have a lot of fight in them.

Last year was a good example: they struggled at times during the regular season, but were still able to make it into the postseason.

They didn’t go as far as they wanted, but the Warriors were still making noise in the West.

However, Steph Curry is getting closer to retirement, so the team wants to do even better.

They do not want to waste any of their remaining time with the legendary guard.

The Warriors didn’t make massive changes this summer, but they feel they made enough adjustments to get them on a better path in the year ahead.

Kerr has faith in his team and he’s ready to show the fans they can believe again too.

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Stephen Curry Gets Honest About Playing In His 40s

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Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors is 37 years old, so people are obviously talking about how much longer he has in the NBA.

While everyone would love to see him play for decades more, there is no doubt he’s in the twilight of his career.

Speaking of his future, Curry said that he would like to keep playing into his 40s, but he’s being realistic.

“All I’ll say is that I just want the option and if I’m at a legitimate ability to be able to play… I don’t know if it’ll make sense or if I would want to, whatever the case is. But if I can make the decision and the decision is not made for me, that’s a big point.” Curry said.

Steph Curry on if he wants to play into his 40s

“All I’ll say is that I just want the option and if I’m at a legitimate ability to be able to play… I don’t know if it’ll make sense or if I would want to, whatever the case is. But if I can make the decision and the decision is… pic.twitter.com/k3boQ98E33

— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) October 17, 2025

So it’s clear: If Curry can remain healthy and is able to keep up with the rest of the league, he’ll keep playing.

His mind is in the right place, and he’s obviously dedicated to his Warriors, but staying in the league is about so much more than just that.

At his age, injuries can flare up out of nowhere, and they might last a lot longer than they would have in the past.

There could be a physical problem in the future that is insurmountable, and Curry has to acknowledge that.

The Warriors would wait as long as they needed to get him back, but Curry wouldn’t want to put his team on the hook for too long.

If his body could not do what he wants, Curry would have to make a very difficult choice.

But he’s not there right now, and is still one of the best, smartest, and most impactful guards in the league.

Last season, he participated in 70 games and averaged 24.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 6.0 assists on 44.8 percent from the field.

He obviously wants to keep playing, but Curry knows that it might not always be within his control.

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